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RE51 UDH

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,217 mi
Last recorded156,217 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 UDH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 156,217 miles

OIL LEAK.

ENGINE LIGHT ON.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

GEARBOX OIL LEAK.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

REAR DIFF LEAK.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s & o/s rear wheel-arches slightly corroded.

rear brake pipes slightly corroded, traces of undersealant.

Pass 12 Apr 2015 143,748 miles

BRAKE REPAIR WET BUT NO LEAK FOUND TIME OF TEST!!!!

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine light on dash (fault)

n/s/f inner wheel arch cover insecure

oil leak diff

oil leak gearboxs

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Apr 2015 143,746 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine light on dash (fault)

n/s/f inner wheel arch cover insecure

oil leak diff

oil leak gearboxs

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Mar 2014 122,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2012 100,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf tyre small cut but not to cords

slight play in steering linkages

Pass 15 Dec 2012 100,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsf tyre small cut but not to cords

slight play in steering linkages

Pass 23 Jan 2012 96,559 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 88,923 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 88,923 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 82,114 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 82,114 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 50,481 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 50,470 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 36,932 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake condition low

Pass 25 Oct 2006 30,856 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 30,856 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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RE51 UDH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 86,559 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE51 UDH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RE51 UDH registered?

RE51 UDH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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